Chris Clissitt followed up his double at Area with a repeat performance at the Eastern District contests on the 19th February when he won both the topics and evaluation contests. He will now represent the District (and Club and Area) at the National finals in Cardiff on 27th and 29thApril.
There was a new prize for the District Evaluation contest – the Trevor and Sheila Wyatt trophy. Trevor was a member of Wetherby Speakers Club for many years and twice past president.
Chris receives the Trevor & Sheila Wyatt Trophy from Peter Wyatt
He helped to found the club in 1978 when he was a member at Leeds. Sheila was also a good friend to the Club having been a frequent visitor to meetings and dinners and acting as a judge for our club contests on many occasions. Sadly Trevor died in 2010 and Sheila in January this year.
Chris was delighted to be the first winner of the trophy created in their memory and especially pleased that on its first outing it should go to Wetherby Speakers Club. It was presented by their son, Peter Wyatt.
Denise Adlard of Bradford SC was runner up in both contests. Helen Tait of York RI SC won the speech contest and will compete at Cardiff on 28th April.
You can also read the report submitted to the Wetherby News under “articles”.
Tags: Speaking Contests
Congratulations to Chris and good luck at the National Finals